(UWKB)-Utility Worker I-Construction - Birmingham Water Works : Job Details

Job InformationJob Title: Utility Worker I-Construction Department: Distribution Reporting Relationship: Supervisor FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Grade: G Shift: Mon - Thurs, 6am-4:30pmGeneral Responsibilities:Assist the Utility Worker II in repairing leaks, maintenance repairs and valves installations; haul off spoil from excavations; backfill and restore the street with temporary paving and restoring lawns and clean up at the site. Repair and replace fire hydrants. Installation of water mains, service lines, and domestic service taps, cutting rights-of-way for transmission of water mains.Essential Job Functions:

• Assist Utility Worker II on job sites and train new employees
• Read and use maps to locate lines and valves to shut off the water
• Operate pumps, pipe-cutting hand tools, air compressors and radio equipment
• Install bracing, blocking and strap fittings, pipes, valves, cut and cap mains
• Calculate the requirements and requisition concrete, road gravel, fill sand and asphalt
• Flush mains and service lines after water mains have been installed or repaired
• Maintain and replace fire hydrants, notify the supervisor of fire hydrant part changes, meet with Fire Department officials when needed
• Communicate with customers by providing excellent customer service while performing duties
• Replace and restore paving and concrete, sleeves and landscaping
• Perform disconnect for non-payment and reactivate services
• Maintain traffic control in the work area using flags to ensure a safe working environment
• Operate the assigned vehicle, keep it clean and report all mechanical problems Maintain a valid driver's license
• Adhere to all traffic laws and safety policies and procedures when driving company vehicles
• Work an on-call rotating schedule outside the regular schedule on a rotating basis
• Perform all work safely in accordance with established safety policies and procedures Comply with all safety and health standards and guidelines issued by management
• Perform other duties as assigned..

Essential Job Functions Con'tEssential Job Functions Con'tEducation:High school diploma or equivalent required. CertificationsValid Driver's License requiredValid commercial driver's licenses (CDL) class A requiredADEM Grade 1 Certification preferredExperience:One (1) year of experience in the construction area required. Basic computer skills preferred; excellent customer relations and communication skills preferredCertificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Valid driver's license required
• Valid commercial driver's license (CDL) class A required
• ADEM Grade I Certification preferred

Supervision:NonePhysical Demands:

• Ability to stand, walk or sit for extended periods
• Reaching by excreting hand(s) or arms(s) in any direction
• Finger dexterity is required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard
• Communication skills using the spoken word
• Ability to see within normal parameters
• Ability to hear within normal parameters
• Ability to move about
• Ability to lift 100 pounds

Working Environment:

• Loud noise; work indoors and outdoors, exposed to extreme hot/cold/wet weather conditions.
• Work in proximity to operating machinery, traffic, and rural/wooded areas to locate valves
• Confined spaces